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b’nAs stated above, Quality is multidimensional and involves the perspectives of various stakeholders, including patients and families. As noted in this weekxe2x80x99s Learning Resources, defining quality is not a simple, straightforward task. Yet, it provides an essential foundation for being able to measure and assess quality, and, ultimately, to improve it. xc2xa0In this Discussion, you consider definitions and measurements of quality. As you proceed, think about why it is important for organizations to be able to quantify quality and compare current performance to previous performance, to a set of standards, and/or to performance in other organizations. xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0By Day 3: xc2xa0Post a definition of quality for your selected organization. xc2xa01. xc2xa0Describe at least one quality-related measure that is currently being monitored within the organization. xc2xa02. Summarize the data collection process for this measure, and explain how this information is communicated to or among the staff. xc2xa03. xc2xa0Identify at least one strength and one weakness related to how quality is defined, measured, and/or monitored within the organization.Required Readings xc2xa0Hickey, J. V., & Brosnan, C. A. (2017). Evaluation xc2xa0of health care quality in for DNPs (2nd xc2xa0ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. xc2xa0xe2x80xa2Chapter 6, xe2x80x9cEvaluating of Health Care Information Systems and Patient Care Technologyxe2x80x9d (pp. 143-170) This chapter examines federally mandated use of health information technology to improve health care and care delivery. xc2xa0xc2xa0Sadeghi, S., Barzi, A., Mikhail, O., & Shabot, M. (2013). Integrating quality and strategy in health care organizations. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. xc2xa0xe2x80xa2Review Chapter 3, xe2x80x9cGeneral Concepts in Qualityxe2x80x9d (pp. 45xe2x80x9382) (assigned in Week 4) xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0The authors discuss historical perspectives of quality in various industries, and explain the multifaceted nature of defining quality in health care settings. xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xe2x80xa2Chapter 4, xe2x80x9cCurrent State of Quality Measurement: External Dynamicsxe2x80x9d (pp. 83xe2x80x9398) xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0This chapter describes many of the government, nonprofit, and for-profit groups / organizations that contribute to the establishment quality standards and support research to improve the quality of health care. xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xe2x80xa2Chapter 5, xe2x80x9cCurrent State of Quality Measurement: Internal Dynamicsxe2x80x9d (pp. 99xe2x80x93110) xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0This chapter focuses on mandatory and voluntary quality measurement in organizations. xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xe2x80xa2Chapter 6, xe2x80x9cMeasuring Quality of Inpatient Carexe2x80x9d (pp. 111xe2x80x93132) xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0This chapter explains the terminology use in quality measurement (e.g., measures, indicators, metrics), and notes that measurement is a critical foundation for the ultimate aim of creating effective changes to improve quality. xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xc2xa0xe2x80xa2Chapter 8, xe2x80x9cQuantifying the Quality Performance Gapsxe2x80x9d (pp. 161xe2x80x93177) ‘